Lauren Akins (née Gregory; born November 8, 1989) is an American author, podcaster, and philanthropist. She is the author of Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes, which was a New York Times best seller.
Lauren Akins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lauren Gregory November 8, 1989 |
| Other names | Lauren Gregory Akins |
| Education | University of Tennessee |
| Notable work | Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Rhett Akins (father-in-law) |
| Website | www |
Early life
editAkins grew up in Madison, Tennessee and attended Goodpasture Christian School.[1][2] Her parents are Steve and Lisa Gregory.[3] She has a younger sister, Macy, and a younger brother, Grayson.[2]
Akins attended the University of Tennessee, receiving a degree in nursing.[2]
Career
editAkins worked with a non-profit advocacy organization, 147 Million Orphans.[4] She donated over $250,000 at an event for the organization in October 2016.[5]
On May 5, 2021, Akins released her book, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes, a memoir which she wrote with Mark Dagostino.[6] The book is a New York Times best seller.[7]
In May 2021, Akins released an eight-episode podcast, Live in Love with Lauren Akins, which is co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.[8] In October 2021, season two of the podcast premiered.[9]
In 2023, Akins released his-and-hers perfumes with Ranger Station, a fragrance house in Nashville.[10] Half of the proceeds went to Love One International, a nonprofit in Uganda.[10]
Personal life
editAkins married country musician Thomas Rhett Akins on October 12, 2012.[11] They met in first grade and became friends in middle school before later starting to date.[11][12][13] In 2017, they announced that they were adopting a baby girl, Willa Gray, from Uganda who was born November 1, 2015, and were also expecting.[14][15] Their second daughter, Ada James was born on August 12, 2017.[16] On July 23, 2019, they announced that they were expecting their third daughter.[13] Their third daughter, Lennon Love, was born on February 10, 2020.[17] Their fourth daughter, Lillie Carolina, was born on November 15, 2021.[18] The family lives in Nashville.[19]
Akins is a Christian.[2]
References
edit- ^ Hautman, Nicholas (August 18, 2020). "Lauren Akins Gets Real About Saving Herself for Thomas Rhett, Marriage Counseling and More in 'Live in Love' Memoir". Us Weekly. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d Hautman, Nicholas (November 18, 2021). "Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins: A Timeline of Their Relationship". Us Weekly. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Stinson, Megan (November 10, 2021). "Lauren Akins & Her Parents Discuss Familial Relationships On 'Live In Love'". KIIS FM. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Whitaker, Sterling (January 10, 2018). "Lauren Akins Shares Heart-Wrenching, Inspiring Journey of Orphan She's Helping". Taste of Country. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Burchard, Jeremy (2019-03-16). "How '147 Million Orphans' Led Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins to Willa Gray". Wide Open Country. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen; Michaud, Sarah (September 20, 2019). "Lauren Akins 'Pretty Scared to Be This Vulnerable with the World' in Upcoming Memoir Live in Love". People. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Weir, Keziah (October 29, 2020). "IS THE GOP GAMING THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER LISTS?". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Blumberg, Perry Ormont (June 10, 2021). "Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett Share How They "Live in Love" in Their Marriage". Southern Living. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ King, Ariel (October 5, 2021). "Lauren Akins Returns With Season 2 Of 'Live In Love With Lauren Akins'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b Gruener, Brandee (8 December 2023). "Lauren Akins And Ranger Station Launch New Perfume Collection In Time For Holiday Shopping". Southern Living. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ a b Dunkerley, Beville (October 15, 2012). "Country Newcomer Thomas Rhett Weds Childhood Crush". The Boot. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Stein, Megan (September 4, 2019). "Lauren Akins Is So Ready for Fall — and Even Thomas Rhett Can't Stop Her". Country Living. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b Juneau, Jen (July 23, 2019). "Big 'Life Changes'! Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Akins Expecting Third Daughter: 'Bring on the Crazy'". People.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett and Wife Reveal Baby's Gender". Sounds Like Nashville. February 18, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Hazel, Allison (February 15, 2017). "Thomas Rhett & Wife Lauren Are Expecting (and Adopting) a Baby: See His Announcement". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ McCarthy, Amy (August 13, 2017). "Thomas Rhett's Baby Girl Has Arrived". The Boot. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin; Michaud, Sarah (February 11, 2020). "Meet Lennon! Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Third Daughter: 'We Could Not Be More in Love'". People Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Fourth Baby, Daughter Lillie Carolina: See Her Photo". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "See Inside Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins' Nashville Home: 'I Love How Much Love It Holds'". Yahoo News. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-20.